Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 July 2026

Introduction

Welcome to www.fayehedges.com

This Privacy Policy explains how I, Faye Hedges, collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit this Website or contact me.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who I Am

Faye Hedges Photography


Website: www.fayehedges.com
Email: hello@fayehedges.com

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please get in touch using the contact details above.

Personal data I collect

I may collect and process the following information:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Company or business name

  • Information you provide when completing a contact form or questionnaire

  • Information you provide when enquiring about my services

  • Information relating to projects or bookings

  • Technical information, such as your IP address, browser type and website usage data.

How I collect personal data

Personal data, or personal information, means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. You can find out more about personal data from the Information Commissioners Office.

I collect information when you:

  • Complete a contact form on the Website

  • Enquire about my services via email or social media

  • Complete questionnaires or booking forms

  • Subscribe to a newsletter (if applicable)

  • Browse the Website through cookies and analytics tools.

How I use your personal data

I use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide quotes

  • Communicate about projects and bookings

  • Deliver photography and creative services

  • Improve the Website and user experience

  • Send occasional marketing communications where you have consented to receive them

  • Meet legal, accounting and administrative obligations.

Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, I process personal information on the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you opt in to receive marketing communications.

  • Contract – when processing is necessary to provide services you have requested.

  • Legitimate Interests – to manage enquiries, improve my services and operate my business effectively.

  • Legal Obligation – where I am required to keep records for tax or legal purposes.

Marketing communications

If you subscribe to receive updates or marketing emails, I will only send these where you have given your consent.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting me directly.

Sharing your personal data

I do not sell your personal information.

I may share information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to run my business, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email service providers

  • Cloud storage providers

  • Accounting software providers

  • Website analytics providers

These providers only process information on my behalf and are required to keep it secure.

Cookies and analytics

This Website may use cookies and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the site and improve performance.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

If you use a cookie consent banner on your website, you should only place non-essential cookies once consent has been obtained.

How long I keep your personal data

I only keep personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, tax and accounting requirements.

Data security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information in certain circumstances

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request transfer of your information where applicable

  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

For more information, visit the ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

Third-Party Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or my business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page and the "Last updated" date will be amended accordingly.

This version was last updated on 11th July 2026.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Faye Hedges Photography
Email: hello@fayehedges.com
Website: www.fayehedges.com